Virginia Barbeque

Founded: 2000 Franchising since: 2004

1814 Country Rd. Beaverdam, Virginia 23015-9567

Phone: (800)429-9965

Franchisor has 4 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2008	12	0	0	2
2007	9	0	0	1
2006	7	0	0	1
2005	3	0	0	1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. United states
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Presently all available

Total investment: $88.5K-265K Franchise fee: $25K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100K
Cash liquidity requirement: $30K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
• At franchisee's location: 1 week

Ongoing Support

• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• National media
• Regional advertising